Rhine & Main Explorer

Set out on a scenic stroll to explore Frankfurt’s highlights, from its medieval quarter to the city’s main square. From the pier, follow your guide on a walk through the bustling city of Frankfurt to the restored medieval district, which faced heavy bombing during World War II. As you wander through this historic center, admire the careful restoration of its beautiful half-timbered houses and learn about its past as one of the most important towns during the Holy Roman Empire, including its role as a site of coronations. Pass St. Paul’s Church and see the Goethe Haus, a writer’s house museum and birthplace of Germany’s most celebrated poet and author, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Cap your tour with a stop at Römerberg, the city’s main square to view the impressive town hall and its half-timbered buildings, before returning to your ship.

Visit two of Germany’s most historic cities, one renowned for its religious past and the other for its university. Drive with your guide to Worms, where 2,000 years of history encompass emperors, kings, Nibelung legends, Jewish history and the edict that declared Martin Luther a heretic for his religious beliefs. A city tour reveals the major highlights of this former capital of the First Kingdom of Burgundy. You will stop to explore the Imperial Worms Cathedral, one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Germany. After, continue to Heidelberg on the Neckar River. Its prestigious university is the oldest in Germany, founded in 1386. During your stay, you will stroll the charming streets of the baroque-style Old Town and visit the Heidelberg Castle, a blend of Gothic and Renaissance. The romantic, red sandstone structure began as a royal residence and was later enhanced by a palace and fortress.